Altenew + The Daily Marker Watercolor Therapy Hop


It’s the first of the month, which usually means a new Build-a-Flower. But, we’re taking a break this month – a coloring break! Hop along with us as we participate in Kathy Racoosin’s 30-Day Coloring Challenge during this Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Kelly Latevola’s blog. If not, you can track back to the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning, or continue around until you loop back here.

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watercolor on kraft

Sometimes I’m into a watercolor look that’s quick & easy. Sometimes I want to go into more detail. For this project, I thought I’d go for both. Though pretty cool looking, the background was definitely quick & easy! I thought I’d tone down the brightness by watercoloring on a kraft color – Altenew’s Parchment cardstock. Even though it’s not a typical watercoloring paper, it does take water well without pilling up. Doing a quick treatment like this is a-ok, and can lead to some really unique looks!

Pairing geometrics and florals is one of my favorite looks. So, I thought the perfect pairing for the dramatic background from Geometric Landscape was a small bloom from New Beginnings in a contrasting color. 

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showstopping background in 5-minutes

The background is definitely the showstopper to this project, so let’s see how easy it is to create!

Stunning 5-minute Watercolor Background

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now, about that GIVEAWAY…

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and Kathy from The Daily Maker is also giving away a goodie bag (worth $30) to 4 lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 5/6/2020 for a chance to win.

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on 5/9/2020.

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Be sure to hop over to the super amazing Amy Tan for another inspirational project. And don’t forget to leave comments along the way to enter all the giveaways!

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91 thoughts on “Altenew + The Daily Marker Watercolor Therapy Hop”

  1. I’m enjoying this water color hop and appreciate all of the hints. Water coloring on kraft is a great idea and would be great for masculine cards . . . father’s day? Combining the dark blue with black water color was very dramatic. Thanks for the ideas.

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  2. What an awesome card! I love the different shades of blue in all the geometric shapes! I need to give watercoloring on kraft a try! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  3. This turned out nicely! Thank you for the video as well! So professional! I am blown away with your creative talent! yay

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  4. I agree with you. The background is so unique. I love it. I’m going to try your technique. Thank you for card and video, as well!

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  5. What wonderful graphic background that would be perfect for masculine cards!! Love it!! Thanks for the tips!!

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  6. Ok, not what I was expecting, I sat and looked at this card for a minute..it grew on me. So different and I like that. Thank you for sharing

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  7. This is so different, I love it! Thanks for sharing your little video on how you created the background! It’s a beautiful shade of blue, nice backdrop for your flower.

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  8. Really like the background you have created. Never would have thought the craft card would work so well to create an amazing background. Thanks for your inspiration.

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  9. never thought about watercoloring on kraft paper – definitely am going to give this a go – and your card is wonderful, Nicole!

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  10. Well, that was cool! And really quite quick, too! Thanks for taking the time to run through the process with us. Love how you pull the card all together with that great pop of color from the flower!

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  11. This card is almost vintage or primitive looking. Love it as I’ve always enjoyed that style of work as well. Great composition and Thank You for sharing your talent with us.
    Stay Safe,
    Sue Ann

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    • Thanks for the process video– so doable, and yet with stunning results. And I get why the geo/floral combo is a favorite- very eye-catching . Stay safe and thanks for adding your creative talents to the therapy hop!

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  12. OH my – your card is an absolute show stopper! I adore the colors together – the bold, richness of the blue pan watercolor on kraft – genius! Absolutely beautiful! TFS!

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  13. I love your watercolor videos. You have so much talent. Didn’t really think I liked the geo kinda background, but I’ve changed my mind. Love your use of basically one blue to get so much dimension.

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  14. Thanking for sharing your background video. I’m always trying to learn something new and I will be trying your technique. Thank YOU!

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  15. I’m normally not that drawn to geometric designs – but wow! Yours is awesome- and with your great instructions, I might actually be able to do it! This blog hop has been great and it has introduced me to other artists! I’m going to keep hopping- right after I subscribe to your YouTube channel! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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  16. That background is just absolutely stunning! Who would have thought to do it on a Kraft tone paper. Thanks for sharing. Looking through my background stamps as soon as I send this.

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  17. Hi Nicole 🙂 The color contrast on your card is really dramatic!!! Wonderful contrast too between the background geometrics and the softness of the floral! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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  18. I really enjoy the look of geometric shapes on cards as they can add such interest. Thank you for the video as I never would have thought to colour on kraft paper. Love the shades of blue you ended up with.

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  19. This turned out to be beautiful! The geometric with the floral was a nice contrast. I thought the kraft paper, not being a watercolor paper would create more of a warping problem, but it didn’t. That is good to know. Thanks for the tips!

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  20. I would never though to watercolor on Kraft! It works beautifully, and I can see using it for a masculine type card!

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  21. Who would have thought the geometric design looks great with the contrasting soft flower? Thanks for sharing and showing me yet another style outside my comfort zone.

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  22. Lovely idea…I really never thought of doing watercoloring on Kraft…Such an amazing outcome!!Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  23. That background does look fun to make. I like the finished card. You all teach us something with every post. Thanks. Staying home, reading, crafting, blog hopping and staying safe. You all take care.

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  24. I just started this blog thing. It is pretty fun! I love your card, such pretty colors. Really fun background!

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